Academic Catalog

Non-Credit: Bridge to College ESL Pathway

Program Description

The Certificate of Competency in Bridge to College ESL Pathway prepares students to transition from adult school or noncredit ESL to credit-level community college ESL courses. Students will be exposed to integrated skills courses for learners of English as an additional language. Focus is on developing a basic level of grammar and vocabulary through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, so that learners can communicate with other English speakers in and outside of the classroom. This program provides practical skills and knowledge for students progressing out of adult education classes as well as students seeking some English language proficiency for career advancement.

Learn more about the program on the English for Second Language Learners website.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • The student will be able to identify campus resources to promote their academic success.
  • The student will feel confident to seek assistance in class and around campus as needed to self-advocate.
  • The student will gain the study skills necessary to be successful in ESL courses and courses in other disciplines.

Award Type(s)

  • CY = Certificate of Competency

Hours Required

  • Certificate(s): 96-180

Certificate Requirements

Bridge to College ESL Pathway Certificate of Competency

  • Hours: 96-180 [Non-Transcriptable]
NCEL 400TRANSITION TO COLLEGE ESL36-60
or NCEL 403A BRIDGE TO COLLEGE ESL LISTENING & SPEAKING
or NCEL 403B BRIDGE TO COLLEGE ESL READING & WRITING
NCEL 411ADVANCED-BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I60-120
or NCEL 421 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I
or NCEL 426 HIGH-INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR
or NCEL 427 HIGH-INTERMEDIATE READING SKILLS
or NCEL 436 ADVANCED GRAMMAR
or NCEL 437 BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLS
Total Hours96-180